Thursday, November 20, 2014

Do you know when to replace your running shoes? The Mino does!

Do you know that running on worn out shoes is one of the
primary reasons for injuries in runners?Do you know when to replace your shoes?Trying to get a straight answer out of any runner or running store as to
when you should replace your shoes is difficult at best.There are a few common theories.

One theory is that you should replace your shoes every
300-600 miles depending on the brand.I
have read about runners who replace their shoes every 200 miles and others who
run over 1,000 miles in a pair of shoes.The truth is that you can’t really go by mileage because it depends on
too many factors including you weight, running style, and type of terrain you
run on.

Another popular theory is that you should replace your
shoes every 6 months.This is not a good
option either.I might run 400 miles in
that 6 month period where another runner might run 100 or 2,000 miles in that
same 6 month period.Many runners also
have several pairs of shoes so they might not put that many miles on each pair
of shoes.

The third theory that I hear a lot is that people retire a pair
of shoes when they can tell that the cushion or sole of the shoe shows
wear.The problem with this theory is
that by the time you can see that the soles are worn out or that the cushioning
has started to collapse, you have probably already started to injure yourself.So how do you know when to replace a pair of
shoes?

There is a product called the Mino that can help.The Mino is a 2.5mm thick pad that you put
under the insole of your shoes.It
measures the compression each time you take a step.The best part is that you don’t have to worry
about when to replace your shoes.The Mino
has a set of 6 lights.As you run more
miles in your shoes, more lights will illuminate.When you get to the 5th (yellow) light
you know that you will need to replace your shoes soon.The 6th (red) light means you need
to replace your shoes now.Every once in
a while, just lift up your insole and push the button on the Mino to see how
many lights are lit up.It really is
that simple.

My primary concern was if I would feel this under my insole
or if it would change the way I ran.I
was surprised to find out that I didn’t even know it was there.The Mino comes with a 2nd pad to
put in your other shoe so your feet will still be the same height from the
ground.

Some runners track mileage for each shoe they run in.What a pain!I have several pairs of shoes and don’t want to hassle with a
spreadsheet to track my mileage.I
absolutely love this product and I have a pair in every shoe that I own.For the month of November, you can purchase the Mino at 33% off ($10 each) at www.runmino.com.Use the coupon code "TEN" at checkout. You can find out more information about the
Mino on their website as well.

Your shoes are intended to protect your feet for a set
amount of miles and after that; you dramatically increase the chance of
injury. I think the Mino could quite possibly be the product of the year
in 2014. This would be a great holiday gift for the runner in your life. Grab your own Mino and let me know what you think.

Note: I received this product in exchange
for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the product and I was
not required to give a particular opinion of it.I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products
that I review at your own risk.